Long before Spanish missionaries arrived, the Santa Barbara coast was home to one of North America’s most complex indigenous civilizations: the Chumash.

Native American tribes including my ancestors in the Chumash Tribe, as well as the Tongva, Tataviam, Fernandeno, and other Indigenous tribes, peacefully inhabited the region we now know as Los ...

Self-government is essential for tribal communities to protect their unique cultures and identities, the Chumash said. In turn, tribal cultures and traditions provide a foundation upon which ...

The California coast is rich with both modern and historic value, a landmark close to home known as The Mission Santa Barbara ...